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Fast-track to a new golden age
By Rep. Ashley Hinson
May. 4, 2025 1:27 pm
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In just 100 days of having President Trump back in the White House, he and his administration demonstrated what it’s like to have a government that truly listens to the people, is available to the people and works for the people.
My colleagues and I are working overtime alongside the Trump administration to undo all the damage done during the Biden years, and we are fast-tracking America’s path to a new Golden Age.
Here are just a few of the things we have accomplished for the American people in just the first 100 days.
Congress passed legislation to protect the integrity of girls’ sports. I was also proud to join President Trump at the White House for the signing of his common sense executive order.
President Trump took swift and effective executive action to secure our border, start deporting illegal aliens with criminal track records and disincentivize illegal immigration — leading to record-low crossings.
America now has the most secure border in our nation’s history. President Trump was able to accomplish that in seven weeks. We didn’t need a new law to secure the border; we needed a new president.
We have also taken action to roll back Biden-era regulations that hurt manufacturers, consumers and our entire economy.
We are ending abuses of taxpayer dollars rather than treating your money like monopoly money. No one has sought to tackle this difficult task head-on and see it through — until Trump.
President Trump is working to level the playing field and enact fair trade agreements. A key part of his trade strategy is expanding new markets for Iowa farmers — something Biden failed to prioritize.
We’ve gotten a heck of a lot done in the first 100 days — and we’ve only scratched the surface. I can’t wait to get to work on the next 100 days in making D.C. run more like Iowa and delivering for the people of the Second District.
A few weeks ago, Pastor Jason Ishmael joined my Facebook livestream to discuss the newly established White House Faith Office. I’m so thankful for the change that God has brought into our lives and the platform the Trump administration has created, which will uplift communities, strengthen families, and protect religious liberties.
Last week while on my 22-County Tour, I visited Bremer County where I hosted a Facebook Live with Iowa farmer Brian Meyer. We discussed his commitment to conservation, utilization of precision ag tools, and expanding access to markets for farmers.
While in Floyd County last week, I stopped by The Mill, Inc. to dig into an issue that hits close to home for every farmer: securing our ag input supply chain.
That’s exactly what my Securing American Ag Act is all about — putting our producers first and safeguarding Iowa and American ag for the long haul.
I had a fantastic time at Little Sprouts Child Care this week (May 2), where it’s clear just how much heart and hard work goes into caring for our youngest Iowans. Every family — regardless of their ZIP code — deserves access to quality, affordable child care — and I’m committed to making that a reality.
I'm grateful to the amazing team at Little Sprouts for all they do to lift up Chickasaw County families.
As we celebrate Community College Month, I welcomed the NJCAA DII Men’s Basketball National Champions from Kirkwood Community College to my D.C. office. Big congrats on an incredible season. All their hard work paid off this season.